January 14, 1936 – July 16, 2019
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Obituary for Joan Ann "Jo" Hawkins
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Joan Ann (Navara)
Age 83
Of Saint Paul
Beloved wife, mother & nana died on July 16, 2019 from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Survived by husband Hugh; children JoAnn (Noel Gordanier) & Hugh (Ashley); grandchildren Jazmine, Zeke, Maya, Tristan & Jamie. Jo taught elementary school as a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for thirteen years, and later as a lay person. She taught first and second grade, where she shared her love of music, reading & laughter with her students. Memorial Visitation, Tuesday, July 23rd from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. Memorial Mass Wednesday, July 24th at 10:00 am with visitation one hour before at ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 51- 7th Street West, St. Paul. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jo’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at The Pillars of Oakdale.
“Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.”
Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
Joan Ann (Navara)
Age 83
Of Saint Paul
Beloved wife, mother & nana died on July 16, 2019 from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Survived by husband Hugh; children JoAnn (Noel Gordanier) & Hugh (Ashley); grandchildren Jazmine, Zeke, Maya, Tristan & Jamie. Jo taught elementary school as a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for thirteen years, and later as a lay person. She taught first and second grade, where she shared her love of music, reading & laughter with her students. Memorial Visitation, Tuesday, July 23rd from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 835 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul. Memorial Mass Wednesday, July 24th at 10:00 am with visitation one hour before at ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 51- 7th Street West, St. Paul. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jo’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to a charity of your choice. Special thanks to the dedicated staff at The Pillars of Oakdale.
“Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.”
Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
First Visitation
When
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Mueller Memorial of St. Paul
Address
835 Johnson Parkway Saint Paul, MN 55106
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Second Visitation
When
Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am
Location
Assumption Catholic Church
Address
51 7th Street West Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Memorial Mass Information
When
Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 10:00am
Location
Assumption Catholic Church
Address
51 7th Street West Saint Paul, MN 55102
Interment Information
Location
Resurrection Cemetery
Address
2101 Lexington Ave S Mendota Heights, MN 55120
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